Radio Intereconomía interviews Jaime Cabré Serrano, CEO of LIASA, following the company’s recent recognition as the SME of the Year in Tarragona. The award, granted by Banco Santander, La Vanguardia and the Chambers of Commerce of Reus, Valls, Tarragona, Tortosa and Spain, highlights the strength and resilience of this family-run business, which has been a benchmark in the textile sector for over a century.
During the interview, Cabré emphasised the importance of maintaining an open dialogue with clients and suppliers — a key strategy for staying competitive in an evolving market. A clear example of this approach is LIASA’s European project for braided paper cords, which enables collaboration with cutting-edge technological centres and drives the company’s commitment to more sustainable and responsible production processes.
LIASA is also an active member of Innovadores Textiles de Cataluña, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable textile innovation. As Cabré stated: “We aim to become zero-carbon producers.” To achieve this, the company is implementing ERP systems to optimise production and has renovated the plant’s roof to improve energy efficiency, proving that a traditional business can successfully adapt to modern challenges without losing its roots.
The company also fosters an open and participatory organisational culture, built on transparency and clear internal communication, ensuring that every member of the team is involved in new projects. In addition, LIASA prioritises employee well-being through flexible working hours, remote work options, internal surveys and coaching programmes — initiatives that strengthen team motivation and organisational stability.
With this holistic approach, LIASA demonstrates that tradition, sustainability and innovation can coexist, positioning industrial SMEs as key players in building a more responsible and competitive future.
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https://www.intereconomia.com/programas/la-industrial-algodonera-premio-pyme-del-ano-2025-de-tarragona/
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